Tim Sheens has stressed the need for Hull KR to rectify their ‘exposed’ weaknesses ahead of Thursday’s clash against Castleford.

The Robins were steamrolled down the park by Salford Red Devils last Friday night, soundly beaten in all areas at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Concerned with his side’s inability to get out of their own half, as well as the increasing error count when in quality field position, Sheens knows quick fixes must be instilled before the Tigers – last year’s beaten Grand Finalists – arrive at KCOM Craven Park in two days’ time.

“Salford exposed a weakness for us, which wasn’t there against Catalans and we have to address it,” Sheens told the Mail.

“We didn’t have enough ball in decent position, it’s as simple as that. We were battling to come out of those positions and didn’t do it well at all, which put us under pressure from the start.

“We started most of our sets 10 metres off our try-line. The penalty count was 11-7 to them so possession was against us. What attacking sets we did get, we threw away. We didn’t do much right, aside from starting 6-0 in front.